Description
Delectable Red Velvet Brownies promise a luxurious chocolate experience infused with classic Southern charm. Rich cocoa and buttermilk create a velvety texture that melts perfectly on your palate, inviting pure dessert indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Ingredients:
- 2 ounces (56 grams) semi-sweet chocolate bar, chopped
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup (85 grams) white chocolate chips (optional)
Wet Ingredients:
- ¾ cup (170 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- ½ tablespoon red gel food coloring
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 & ¼ cup (250 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 & ¼ cup (155 grams) all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the baking workspace by heating the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lining an 8×8-inch (20×20 centimeters) baking pan with parchment paper, ensuring complete coverage with slight overhang for easy removal.
- Create a smooth chocolate base by gently melting unsalted butter and chocolate together in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring carefully every 30 seconds to prevent scorching and achieve a uniform, glossy consistency.
- Incorporate granulated sugar into the melted chocolate mixture, then whisk in eggs one at a time, followed by pure vanilla extract, white vinegar, and vibrant red food coloring to develop the signature red velvet hue.
- Sift high-quality cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, and fine sea salt together in a separate bowl to eliminate lumps and ensure even distribution of dry ingredients.
- Gently fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined to maintain a tender brownie texture. Optional: Fold in white chocolate chips for added richness and visual contrast.
- Transfer the velvety batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading evenly with a spatula to create a smooth surface and consistent thickness.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick that should emerge with a few moist crumbs, indicating a perfectly fudgy interior.
- Allow brownies to cool completely in the pan, which helps them set and makes cutting easier. Once cooled, lift out using parchment paper edges and slice into precise squares.
- For an elegant finishing touch, optionally drizzle melted white chocolate over the brownies in a decorative pattern before serving.
Notes
- Achieve bakery-quality brownies with this foolproof red velvet variation that transforms classic dessert expectations.
- Experiment with optional white chocolate chips for extra decadence and texture variation.
- Vinegar plays a secret role in creating signature tanginess and enhancing the vibrant red color.
- Choose high-quality cocoa powder to ensure rich, deep chocolate undertones throughout the brownies.
- Store leftover brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, maintaining their soft, fudgy consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg